SCIENCE FAIR PROGRAM

2010 DETROIT METRO SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FAIR The 2010 Detroit Metro Science and Engineering Fair was held at Cobo Hall in Detroit the week of March 15th. Judging was Wednesday, March 17th. Again this year, the Section's Environmental and Safety Committee participated in the Fair, judging only Senior Division projects dealing with both chemistry and  the environment. Up to four awards can be given. Prizes of a $100 US Saving Bonds are given to “Outstanding” project students and $50 Bonds to “Commendable” project students. This year's Fair was rather disappointing. There were  almost a third less Senior projects this year than a year or two ago and far fewer projects that dealt with both chemistry and the environment.  In fact, there were only 5 this year compared to 16 last year. No projects were determined to be Outstanding and two were judged Commendable.  Information on those projects is listed below More information about the Fair can be found at SEFMD.org COMMENDABLE PROJECTS Kathie H Chuang Optimal Deicer Combination for Performance,Cost and Environmental Impact Grade 9, Detroit Country Day, Upper Gene Menton, Teacher 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills, MI, 48025 248.646.7717 Sidharth Chand Heavy Metal Veggies: The Effect of Soil pH on Phytoaccumulation of Lead Grade 9, Detroit Country Day, Upper Gillian VonSeeger, Teacher 22305 W. 13 Mile, Beverly Hills, MI, 48025 248.646.7717